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I am looking for some kind of magic string that can tie together seemingly unconnected parts of Mike Patrick's May 5 article "A decade after branch's big move, downtown not bustling as expected." Then I want another piece of magic that would permanently eliminate every article about the former University of Connecticut Waterbury branch, now Yeshiva K'tana, being blamed for deterioration in the Hillside neighborhood.

Somehow, no matter where Mr. Patrick's articles begin, they migrate to the area around Yeshiva K'tana, and the school becomes the destroyer of the neighborhood.

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conservative1 wrote on May 15, 2013 9:42 AM:

" Ms MI hope Mr Patrick isn't a Jew hater. We have enough of that already in this world and country, starting with our President.

I will state 2 things I know from MY experience working the streets of this city. The growing jewish community in Waterbury is peaceful. They are deeply religious. I would trade more of them for the freeloaders they live amongst in the Willow/Cooke area. These jewish people have a positive influence on the city at no cost. They buy property, pay taxes, use private schools. Waterbury needs more of them.

Secondly. There is a huge jewish influence in the ownership of multifamily homes in the city. They are out of state landlords using this city as a cash cow. These property owners are NOT a positive influence on this city. The city (fire marshall, building inspector) needs to police these slumlords better.

The US has 1 ally. It is Israel. This country MUST stand strong with them. "

" @Conservative, wow for once we agree, I too respect the law abiding good people of the Jewish people that live in Waterbury, however, as you point out, it is always important to look at both sides of a story. I also agree with standing with Israel but I disagree that President Obama doesn't. "

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